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Is the Yaesu FTX1 a True Game Changer? Plus Dayton Hamvention 2025

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Is the Yaesu FTX-1F a True Game Changer? Plus Dayton Hamvention 2025

Yaesu has shaken the amateur radio world with the release of their new FTX-1F series, particularly the Optima model with its revolutionary modular design. We explore the groundbreaking features that have hams reaching for their wallets—from the detachable QRP head unit that can operate standalone, to the 100-watt amplifier attachment that makes this one of the most versatile radios ever produced.

Rory takes us through his Michigan QSO Party adventure in Oscoda County, where he activated a rare county from a…

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